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St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel, celebrates 175 years
The earliest published account of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Parish, Fort Wayne, was in 1841. According to Thomas Helm, a group of 20 families of German heritage began the St. […]
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New ‘Order of Celebrating Matrimony’ begins use in United States
What’s new in the marriage rite? Starting Sept. 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the dioceses of the United States may begin using a new […]
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Klopfer era comes to a close
By Frederick Everett With the suspension of Dr. Ulrich Klopfer’s medical license in the early hours of the morning of Aug. 26, three decades of killing tens of thousands of […]
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Women’s Care Centers support expectant mothers, give hope for the future
The Women’s Care Center was established in 1984 to support women with unexpected pregnancies who wanted to explore their options and become better mothers. The hope is that women will […]
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Pastor of Culver flock passes away from cancer
By Stephanie A. Patka On a sunny Sunday afternoon in Culver — usually a quiet time around the parish of St. Mary of the Lake — dozens of people gathered, […]
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Diocese honors medical vocation through Mass and conference
By Claire Kenney On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Fort Wayne Catholic Medical Guild will host its first Catholic Medical Conference, MedCon2016, at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. […]
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Retreat invites college students to grow in faith
By Lauren Caggiano Organizers of a nationally known retreat at the University of Saint Francis Sept. 30-Oct. 2 are inviting college-aged youth to grow closer to Christ. Summit Awakening 4: […]
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St. Joseph’s fosters vibrant faith community in Wells County
For more photos visit the gallery. BLUFFTON — St. Joseph Church has been the only Catholic church in Wells County since its founding more than 140 years ago. “We’re […]
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Bishop Rhoades blesses diocese’s newest Catholic school
By Vince LaBarbera For more photos visit the gallery. On Monday, Aug. 29, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed Our Lady School — the newest Catholic school in the Diocese of […]
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Long-awaited gymnasium blessed by Bishop Rhoades
By Jennifer Miller All photos by Kevin Haggenjos For more photos visit the gallery. Six years in the making, a new gymnasium, school addition and parish green at St. Joseph […]
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Poor Sisters of St. Clare religious professes final vows
By Jodi Marlin In a ceremony that was open to all, Sister Marie Veronica of Jesus, of the cloistered Poor Sisters of St. Clare, completed her perpetual religious profession to […]
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Summit attendees get ZEAL for mercy
By Denise Federow They gathered from all over the diocese — priests and religious, directors of religious education, school faculty, RCIA directors, youth ministers, parents and grandparents — all serving […]